Although EAMC are common in athletes the cause is unknown and controversial.traditionaly throught to be factors associated with exercise in hot and humid environments evidence suggested a nervous muscular cause
During strenuous exercise, our body requires instant energy and it is fulfilled through anaerobic respiration. Since anaerobic respiration is a two-step process, it gives energy faster. Thus, muscle cells break down glucose to produce lactic acid and energy. A lot of lactic acid gets accumulated in our muscles and this causes muscle cramps.
Because lactic acid is formed due to excessive exercise